 On stage, each candidate will have access to a pen, notepad, and water. No props or prepared notes are permitted. No opening statements. Biden and Trump will present a two-minute closing statement at the conclusion. The debate will kick off with a question followed by two minutes for each candidate to answer. One-minute rebuttals will follow along with additional time at the discretion of the moderators. Candidates will be given visual cues like flashing red lights to indicate their remaining speaking time.